Escorted Rail Tours to Berlin

The fascinating German capital

Berlin is a city with a fascinating and turbulent history that
was once the symbol of the Cold War, marking the dividing point
between East and West. Today, Berlin is a modern capital city and a
popular and rewarding holiday destination. There are traces of
history and division all over the city, including remnants of the
Berlin Wall, some sections of which are completely intact. The
imposing Brandenburg Gate and famous Checkpoint Charlie are
permanent reminders of Berlin's past.

Reichstag
The Reichstag is the seat of the German Parliament and is one of
Berlin's most famous landmarks. Following a mysterious and
controversial fire in 1930 - the Communists blamed the Nazis, who
in turn blamed the Communists - it was rebuilt, only to be left
unoccupied and abandoned after World War II. The German Democratic
Republic (East Germany) used the Palace of the Republic in East
Berlin, while the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) used
the Bundeshaus in Bonn. Following the reunification of Germany in
1990, the Reichstag was fully refurbished by architect Norman
Foster. His work included the addition of a huge glass dome on the
roof, which provides incredible 360 degree views across the city.
The dome is designed to direct sunlight into the building, while
also allowing visitors to the dome to see into the Parliament
chamber from above.

Alexanderplatz and the TV Tower
This grand parade ground, a familiar sight in most communist
states, was once a symbol of East Germany. Today, Alexanderplatz is
the largest city square in Germany. It is overlooked by the
Television Tower. At 368 metres, the TV Tower is the tallest tower
in Germany and provides unbeatable views across Berlin's city
centre and surrounding region. At the tops, a revolving restaurant
offers views while you eat, rotating twice every hour.

The Memorial for Europe's Murdered Jews
Located close to Brandenburg Gate is a permanent place of
remembrance for Jews murdered during the holocaust. The poignant
memorial consists of a simple grid pattern of concrete slabs set on
a sloping field - the slabs begin to tower over you as you walk
among them. The memorial is supplemented by an underground
information centre containing the names of all known victims.

East Side Gallery
What has come to be known as the 'East Side Gallery' is in fact the
longest surviving section of the Berlin Wall, at 1.3
kilometres in length. It runs along the banks of the River Spree,
with 118 international artists from across the world immortalised
on the Wall with graffiti art and paintings.

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Fascinating grand imperial cities and high-speed intercity train
journeys showcase the turbulent history of Central Europe. Discover
what turned these former Habsburg and Prussian cities into four of
Europe's greatest destinations.

Magnificent architecture, iconic monuments and rejuvenated
cities combine on a Berlin, Dresden and Prague tour, visiting three
of the Continent's most important and most beautiful destinations
on a journey into history.

Step on board the Golden Eagle and be transported back
to the romantic age of travel as we wend our way across Russia,
Mongolia and Siberia in unprecedented luxury. This rail adventure
takes you on a journey of over 8,000 miles; a true odyssey to the
other side of the world.

Reflect on a region's fascinating past as we explore unified
Berlin, and discover Poland, including the medieval squares and
castles of Wroclaw, Krakow and Warsaw. Take a poignant trip to
Auschwitz and visit unique salt mines as we reveal the history,
music and people of beautiful Poland.

Embark on an exciting thousand-mile journey along the mighty
Danube, cruising through eight countries before arriving at the
Black Sea. Admire the river's full spectrum of vistas - from
Austria's wine regions to the imperial cities of Budapest.

It was very relaxing and a lovely River Cruise with good weather. The Group was small, 20 plus the Tour Manager, and everybody got on very well with everybody else without exception. It was one of the best Great Rail holidays we have been on.

The holiday was a great success and thoroughly enjoyable . All the
arrangements worked well - thanks in no small measure to the Tour
Manager , Ed Nicholson . He went the extra mile at all times to ensure all members were looked after .

Where would we be without our friends? When we’re down they pick us up, when we’re in a fight, they have our back (or try and talk some sense into us) and when we want someone to hang about with, they’re always happy to lend us their presence.